Eryx
A boy's name of Greek origin with 160 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Boidae – Old World sand boas.
Eryx is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, drawn from Greek mythology. In ancient legend, Eryx was a son of Poseidon (or Aphrodite) and a king of Sicily, renowned as a skilled boxer who challenged Hercules to a wrestling match.
With its sharp, two-syllable sound and mythological weight, Eryx appeals to parents who want a name rooted in antiquity but rarely heard today.
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Phonetically, Eryx belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Eryx’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eryx has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 80 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 62 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | — |
The Story of Eryx
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Eryx is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eryx are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Eryx?
Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eryx — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2020s with 80 births that decade.
Eryx by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | #4219 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6299 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4754 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6117 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11020 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12734 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12865 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12798 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8998 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9962 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8317 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8363 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11265 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9046 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13056 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9250 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11985 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024